Athena

**Name:** Athena <br/>**Age:** ~7- 8 months <br/>**Breed:** mixed breed<br/>**Location:** Flagler County, FL <br/>**Organization:** S.M.A.R.T. of Flagler County (Saving Missing Animals Response Team) <br/><br/>Meet Athena – Your Playful, Snuggly Sidekick<br/><br/>Athena is a happy, energetic puppy who is ready to find her forever family! At around 5 months old, she’s in that fun, goofy stage where everything is exciting and every day is an adventure.<br/><br/>This sweet girl **loves to play all day** – toys, zoomies in the yard, playing with other dogs, or just following her people around. When the day winds down, she turns into a total **snuggle bug at night**, curling up close and soaking in all the love and affection she can get.<br/><br/>Great with Cats, Dogs & Kids<br/><br/>Athena is a social butterfly and has done well with: <br/>- **Other dogs** – she enjoys canine friends and would love a playful buddy <br/>- **Cats** – she’s good with feline friends <br/>- **Kids** – her friendly, loving nature makes her a great fit for a family <br/><br/>As with any puppy, supervision and respectful interactions are important, especially with younger children, to make sure everyone feels safe and happy.<br/><br/>Training & Temperament<br/><br/>Athena is already **housebroken**, which is a huge bonus for a young pup. She does have **some mild anxiousness**, so she’ll need a patient, understanding family who can help her feel secure and continue to build her confidence.<br/><br/>Like most puppies, Athena is still learning what’s expected of her. She will benefit from: <br/>- **Basic training to help with normal puppy behaviors** (jumping, mouthing, learning to settle, etc.) <br/>- **Learning basic commands** like sit, stay, and walking nicely on leash – she hasn’t mastered these yet <br/>- **Consistency and routine** <br/>- **Positive reinforcement** and gentle guidance <br/><br/>With structure, love, and reassurance, Athena will absolutely thrive and grow into a well-mannered adult dog.<br/><br/>Ideal Home<br/><br/>Athena would do best in a home that can offer: <br/>- Daily exercise and playtime <br/>- Time and patience for ongoing training <br/>- Lots of affection and snuggle time <br/>- Either a friendly resident dog or humans who are home often <br/><br/>If you’re looking for a **fun, loving, playful puppy** who will be your best friend during the day and your cuddle buddy at night, Athena might be your perfect match.<br/><br/> Ready to Meet Athena?<br/><br/>If you’re interested in adopting Athena: <br/>- Please **submit an adoption application** <br/>- Be prepared for a home check and vet reference (if applicable) <br/>- Our team will follow up to talk more about whether Athena is a good fit for your home <br/><br/>Athena is so ready to give her whole heart to a family of her own. <br/>**Apply to adopt Athena today and help her start her happily-ever-after!**

**Name:** Athena
**Age:** ~7- 8 months
**Breed:** mixed breed
**Location:** Flagler County, FL
**Organization:** S.M.A.R.T. of Flagler County (Saving Missing Animals Response Team)

Meet Athena – Your Playful, Snuggly Sidekick

Athena is a happy, energetic puppy who is ready to find her forever family! At around 5 months old, she’s in that fun, goofy stage where everything is exciting and every day is an adventure.

This sweet girl **loves to play all day** – toys, zoomies in the yard, playing with other dogs, or just following her people around. When the day winds down, she turns into a total **snuggle bug at night**, curling up close and soaking in all the love and affection she can get.

Great with Cats, Dogs & Kids

Athena is a social butterfly and has done well with:
- **Other dogs** – she enjoys canine friends and would love a playful buddy
- **Cats** – she’s good with feline friends
- **Kids** – her friendly, loving nature makes her a gr

**Name:** Athena
**Age:** ~7- 8 months
**Breed:** mixed breed
**Location:** Flagler County, FL
**Organization:** S.M.A.R.T. of Flagler County (Saving Missing Animals Response Team)

Meet Athena – Your Playful, Snuggly Sidekick

Athena is a happy, energetic puppy who is ready to find her forever family! At around 5 months old, she’s in that fun, goofy stage where everything is exciting and every day is an adventure.

This sweet girl **loves to play all day** – toys, zoomies in the yard, playing with other dogs, or just following her people around. When the day winds down, she turns into a total **snuggle bug at night**, curling up close and soaking in all the love and affection she can get.

Great with Cats, Dogs & Kids

Athena is a social butterfly and has done well with:
- **Other dogs** – she enjoys canine friends and would love a playful buddy
- **Cats** – she’s good with feline friends
- **Kids** – her friendly, loving nature makes her a great fit for a family

As with any puppy, supervision and respectful interactions are important, especially with younger children, to make sure everyone feels safe and happy.

Training & Temperament

Athena is already **housebroken**, which is a huge bonus for a young pup. She does have **some mild anxiousness**, so she’ll need a patient, understanding family who can help